Information for Incoming International Exchange Students
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Below is important information for your transition to Carleton.
Timetable
You have now been registered in a minimum of *3 courses (1.5 credits) in each of the term(s) you will be studying at Carleton. This is considered academic full time status, and these courses have been approved by our academic departments.
*Please note that if you have an English as a second language requirement, your maximum credit limit may be altered.
- To view your Fall and Winter timetable, please sign in to your My Carleton account, and visit Carleton Central. Go to the Registration heading; click on Student Timetable and enter a date that falls in the term you want to view (ex: September 5, 2024 OR January 10, 2025).
Terms of Study at Carleton
Carleton operates on a two-semester system, with Fall and Winter semesters.
The Fall semester typically begins in September and ends in December, while the Winter semester runs from January to April. Visit the dates and deadlines page to view the dates associated with each semester.
Course Registration
Your Time-Ticket is now available!
Should you wish to make changes to your timetable (i.e. add or drop courses), the registration system, Carleton Central, will be available to you effective today. Please ensure that you are registering in courses that have been approved by your home university.
- If you receive a registration error for a non-Engineering course that is restricted or requires pre-requisites, you will need to submit a Course Registration Override Request. More information about override requests is available at the Registration website.
- If you are submitting a Course Override Request, we recommend that you use the reason code “I am an incoming international exchange student, my transcripts are available in the RO (registrar@carleton.ca).”
- If you receive a registration error for an Engineering course, you will need to submit an Engineering Request Form. Information on this process is available by visiting the Faculty of Engineering and Design website.
Registration Assistance
- Our Registration website offers different “How to” videos and resources to help you navigate Carleton Central.
- Our Student Registration Assistance team is also available to support you. Just email registrar@carleton.ca, and be sure to include your full name and Carleton student number.
Important Information
- Exchange students must be registered in a full time course load in order to study at Carleton. Full time study is defined as a minimum of 1.5 credits (or 3 courses) per term. Students are allowed a maximum of 2.5 credits (or 5 courses) per term.
- Students must exercise caution when deleting courses from their schedule and at all times must remain registered in the minimum 1.5 credits required per term.
- Fall classes begin September 3, 2025, and final exams run from December 8 to 20, 2025 inclusive. Winter classes begin January 5, 2026, and final exams run from April 11 to 23, 2026 inclusive. Visit the Dates and Deadlines page to be sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
Student Welcome Session
As an exchange student, you will be required to complete the Incoming Exchange Student Welcome. The Student Welcome is an orientation program that supports the transition of all new exchange students to Carleton University.
In this free online mini-course, students will receive information that will help them settle into their studies and take full advantage of their exchange experience. The Exchange Welcome will be offered through Brightspace. The GO-ISSO will provide you with further details.
Important Contacts
If you have questions, the following are a variety of contacts:
its.service.desk@carleton.ca – Information Technology Services for technical support and questions regarding Carleton email, passwords, and websites such as Carleton Central, Brightspace and MyCarleton Portal.
student_accounts@carleton.ca – Student Accounts for questions regarding your student account.
exchange@carleton.ca – International Student Services Office for questions regarding your exchange agreement, orientation, course approvals, general assistance for international students.
registrar@carleton.ca – Registrar’s Office for question about your registration or navigating the registration system in Carleton Central.
residence@carleton.ca – Housing and Residence Life Services for questions about residence and housing.